It's Ramadan, Curious George

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Night of the moonwritten by Hena Khan and illustrated by Julie Paschkisis a story of Yasmeen, a seven-year-old Pakistani-American girl. On the morning of Eid al-Fitr, we follow the family as they pray at the mosque before having a celebration with their friends and family.

This brand-new book from independent creator Crescent Moon includes activities for Ramadan that teach the basics of Ramadan. It also connects children to deeper understanding of Ramadan’s effect on the environment, the world, and themselves. Ramadan Rhymes by Elizabeth Lymer, Kim Reimann, Sandy Quigley, and Aisha Davies Really, I’m including this because Muslims should all feel like superheroes by the end of Ramadan. Conquering fasts, uplifting charity, finding strength within to understand how to better heal the world year round. Kamala represents all of us in our most average moments in life, reaching extraordinary personal achievements. Ramadan Activity Books Allah to Z: Activity Bookby Sam’n IqbalFollow the story of Laila, a curious young Muslim girl that wants to learn about Ramadan. Through a fun story for both children and parents, allow your kids to start comprehending religious concepts while also sparking their curiosity for further knowledge about their Islamic religion. It is the custom to start the day with a pre-dawn meal called suhoor, then not eat or drink again until after the sun has set. That post-daylight meal is called iftar. Sharing these pre-dawn and post-sunset meals is an important part of community and family bonding, which is part of why Shirin feels a bit left out. The touching plot and message of the Ramadan story inspires virtues like kindness and selflessness, and reading the eBook is a great way to promote understanding and broaden children's awareness of different cultures. Rameena is keen to help others for Ramadan, and as Eid arrives, she learns the true meaning of giving.

During Ramadan, Muslims fast to get closer to God, be self-disciplined, control themselves, and show their gratitude for God’s blessings. A heartfelt modern tale about a young girl struggling to find a place in her school and neighborhood, and how to fit her Muslim identity into that. Aliya wonders whether she should fast in Ramadan and how that will affect her at school, but she finds the strength to be herself in the end. Ms. Marvel by G. Willow Wilson Information shared in a fun, narrative context is far more engaging for children, and the story is a popular way to explore the topic.Mid-Ramadan is a special time for families in the Arabian (Persian) Gulf. These middle days are known as “the three whites,” because they include the day of the full moon, the day before, and the day after. It’s a time when children, dressed in traditional clothes, go from house to house collecting treats from their neighbors. When Noor sees the full moon rising, signaling the coming of Girgian, she and her brothers prepare for the fun. Together, they decorate the bags they’ll carry to collect the candies. But along with the fun, Noor remembers the true meaning of Ramadan: spending time with family and sharing with those less fortunate.’ Enjoy with your little one a unique and creative journey that will introduce her/him to one of the five pillars of the religion and offer your child a positive perception of the Islamic holy month of mercy, the Ramadan. A must-have children’s story that shouldn’t be missing from any family’s bookcase or Islamic books’ collection! This book is by Bachar Karroum and Tanja Vercelija. I am really enjoying Bachar Karroum books so… I am happy to be including this in the list. This is one of the best Ramadan books.

This lyrical and inspiring picture book captures the wonder and delight of this great annual event. Accompanied by illustrations inspired by Iranian art, the story follows the waxing of the moon from the first new crescent to full moon and waning until Eid is heralded by the first sighting of the second new moon. This book is for all children who celebrate Ramadan and those in the wider communities who want to understand why it is such a special experience for Muslims.’ It is a beautiful keepsake book! I love Na’ima Roberts so I’ll just not go on and on about how much Love this book. During the month of Ramadan, Muslims do not eat or drink from dawn until sunset. This is called fasting. Fasting in Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.This Islamic story has been thought and written for Muslim children born and raised outside of their parents’ country of origin (i.e.: European and Muslim American, etc.), to help them understand the notion of Ramadan in a simple and fun way, mentioning that Ramadan is a lot more than simply not eating and drinking from dawn until sunset. This Muslim book uses Islamic concepts coming from the Quran (Qur’an) and explained in a way that is easily understood by Muslim kids.